Why bring spirituality into psychotherapy?

 

A path to healing and growth

Are you seeking a deeper level of emotional healing and personal growth? Maybe you’re looking for a way to connect with your inner self and discover your life's purpose? Integrating spirituality and psychotherapy could be the answer.

When we address the whole being, we recognize the importance of combining psychotherapy with spiritual philosophies & practices. We can tap into a deeper level of meaning, purpose, and connection that can help us achieve true emotional healing, and gain a broader understanding of ourselves.

Spirituality and psychotherapy each address different aspects of our being. While psychotherapy focuses on psychological and emotional well-being, spirituality addresses your existential and transcendent dimensions. By combining the two, we experience a more comprehensive and deeper healing process.

For me, studying Psychology started at the same time that I gave my first steps on my spiritual path. It was back in 1995 when I was only 17. Adolescence was a very confusing time, and I wanted to find answers and understand myself, the human condition, and what Life was really about. All along my 8 years of university, I took spirituality as a priority along with my academical studies. I never see them as entirely separate things. The way that spirituality and psychology support each other is something I work with every day for my own self understanding, and for my work with clients. I believe they are much richer together.

Combining spirituality and psychotherapy can be great because:

  1. We address the Whole Being

  2. Provides a Sense of Meaning and Purpose

  3. Offers a Safe Space for Spiritual Exploration

  4. Enhances Emotional Regulation

  5. Addresses Existential Concerns

Whether you're experiencing a significant life transition or simply seeking personal growth, integrating spirituality into psychotherapy can help you find a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment. Through spiritual exploration, you can connect with your inner self, discover your passions and values, and gain clarity about your life's direction.

Integrating spirituality into psychotherapy can help you address existential concerns such as the meaning of life, death, and the nature of existence. These concerns are a natural part of the human experience, and by exploring them in a safe and supportive environment, you can gain greater peace and acceptance.


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Rita Tojal

Rita is a psychotherapist combining spirituality, somatics, and nature connection to her practice. Rita lived nomadically for 22 years, visiting 101 countries and experiencing life from many different angles. She brings a very rich and holistic approach to her therapy work, engages with trauma with deep perspective, and holds her sessions with compassion and heart presence. She also takes small groups on special journeys around the globe. Rita believes travelling helps us expand ourselves.

https://ritatojal.com
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